SCBLTWTX — STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, TAIPEI BRANCH
SCBLTWTX is the SWIFT/BIC code for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, TAIPEI BRANCH in TAIPEI, Taiwan — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
SCBLTWTX is the SWIFT/BIC code for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, TAIPEI BRANCH in TAIPEI, Taiwan. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, TAIPEI BRANCH |
| Country | Taiwan (TW) |
| Location Code | TX |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SCBLTWTX belong to?
The SWIFT code SCBLTWTX identifies STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, TAIPEI BRANCH in TAIPEI, Taiwan. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SCBLTWTX mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SCBLTWTX are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SCBL) represent the bank code for STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, TAIPEI BRANCH; characters 5-6 (TW) indicate the country code for Taiwan; characters 7-8 (TX) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SCBLTWTX active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SCBLTWTX is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'TX' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code SCBLTWTX instead of SCBLTWTX?
Yes. The 8-character code SCBLTWTX represents the primary headquarters of STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, TAIPEI BRANCH. The 11-character code SCBLTWTX targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SCBLTWTX (or SCBLTWTXXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SCBLTWTX?
The physical address registered for SCBLTWTX is: FLOOR 5F, ROOM E-1, 179 LIAONING ST, ZHONGSHAN DISTRICT, 105, TAIPEI, Taiwan. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).